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South Elementary School

Summary:

South Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brighton, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 370. The school is part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 84 out of 115 school districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Elementary School faces significant challenges, particularly when compared to the surrounding schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (83.51%) compared to nearby schools like Brantner Elementary (34.9%) and Bromley East Charter School (69.01%). Additionally, South Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Colorado elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 school years. Its academic performance, as measured by CMAS proficiency rates, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Despite these challenges, South Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8, which is lower than most of the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may have the resources to provide more individualized attention and support to its students. Addressing the school's challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and a focus on supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With the right strategies and resources, South Elementary School has the potential to improve its academic outcomes and provide a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 305 South 5th Avenue
       Brighton, CO  80601-2111

(303) 655-2600

District: School District 27J

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,203 Help


Students who attend South Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Vikan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.5%
White:
13.2%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details South Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District 27J.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary School is $15,203, which is the highest among 18 elementary schools in the School District 27J!
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.35 509th 808 37.0%
2005 51.37 448th 823 45.6%
2006 53.80 418th 829 49.6%
2007 44.83 518th 852 39.2%
2008 54.51 429th 849 49.5%
2009 48.47 491st 872 43.7%
2010 46.22 549th 925 40.6%
2011 49.53 518th 935 44.6%
2012 53.32 469th 935 49.8%
2013 27.74 725th 954 24.0%
2014 37.42 635th 962 34.0%
2015 13.93 835th 938 11.0%
2016 18.11 750th 914 17.9%
2017 21.09 727th 929 21.7%
2018 19.75 728th 917 20.6%
2019 20.20 773rd 965 19.9%
2021 7.90 707th 710 0.4%
2022 11.11 867th 921 5.9%
2023 9.72 888th 933 4.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.34 231st 332 30.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.48 539th 690 21.9%
2023 12.66 579th 642 9.8%
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Rank History for Male students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.21 616th 693 11.1%
2019 25.34 560th 764 26.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.95 112th 172 34.9%
2019 28.41 206th 270 23.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 232 1 3 209 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1989 255 2 2 215 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1990 247 1 3 213 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 235 0 4 196 3 n/a n/a 0 438
1992 246 2 14 204 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1993 274 2 9 210 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 245 2 10 204 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1995 210 1 8 226 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 210 1 8 226 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 201 2 7 228 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1998 190 1 5 234 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 185 3 4 235 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 204 6 2 266 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 218 4 3 280 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 205 2 1 290 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 205 2 1 290 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 172 3 3 337 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 167 5 3 346 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 178 5 3 384 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 160 3 1 353 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 136 5 2 377 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 151 5 2 404 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2010 159 4 5 429 3 n/a n/a 0 600
2011 130 1 2 429 3 1 6 0 572
2012 129 2 1 448 2 1 6 0 589
2013 96 6 5 423 3 1 1 0 535
2014 90 11 8 395 2 0 2 0 508
2015 99 16 7 388 0 0 4 0 514
2016 92 8 7 375 1 0 4 0 487
2017 81 6 7 324 0 0 5 0 423
2018 98 7 5 365 0 0 8 0 483
2019 91 5 2 373 0 0 7 0 478
2020 87 6 2 341 0 0 9 0 445
2021 63 3 1 317 1 0 9 0 394
2022 65 2 1 310 0 0 9 0 387
2023 49 4 1 309 0 2 5 0 370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 23.9 18.6 n/a
1989 476 24.4 19.5 34.5
1990 466 22.9 20.3 33
1991 438 23.7 18.4 46.3
1992 468 21.4 21.8 39.5
1993 498 22.4 22.2 39.2
1994 464 22.5 20.6 37.5
1995 446 20.8 21.5 43.9
1996 446 20.8 21.5 43.9
1997 439 22.4 19.6 40.8
1998 431 22.5 19.2 38.3
1999 431 22.0 19.6 41.5
2000 479 24.2 19.8 47
2001 505 26.0 19.4 47.1
2002 498 28.1 17.7 53.6
2003 498 28.1 17.7 53.6
2004 516 29.1 17.7 53.1
2005 524 28.0 18.7 54.4
2006 573 28.9 19.8 53.4
2007 518 25.5 20.3 56.6
2008 521 25.8 20.2 59.5
2009 563 29.0 19.4 60.9
2010 600 30.6 19.5 63.7
2011 572 29.5 19.3 66.1
2012 589 29.0 20.2 67.2
2013 535 26.8 19.9 69.2
2014 508 29.2 17.3 77.4
2015 514 30.0 17.1 78.4
2016 487 30.0 16.2 72.3
2017 423 27.8 15.1 71.9
2018 483 28.6 16.8 72.5
2019 478 28.2 16.9 70.3
2020 445 25.9 17.1 71.9
2021 394 25.1 15.6 63.5
2022 387 24.0 16.1 63.8
2023 370 25.0 14.8 81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 23.9 18.6 n/a
1989 476 24.4 19.5 34.5
1990 466 22.9 20.3 33
1991 438 23.7 18.4 46.3
1992 468 21.4 21.8 39.5
1993 498 22.4 22.2 39.2
1994 464 22.5 20.6 37.5
1995 446 20.8 21.5 43.9
1996 446 20.8 21.5 43.9
1997 439 22.4 19.6 40.8
1998 431 22.5 19.2 38.3
1999 431 22.0 19.6 41.5
2000 479 24.2 19.8 47
2001 505 26.0 19.4 47.1
2002 498 28.1 17.7 53.6
2003 498 28.1 17.7 53.6
2004 516 29.1 17.7 53.1
2005 524 28.0 18.7 54.4
2006 573 28.9 19.8 53.4
2007 518 25.5 20.3 56.6
2008 521 25.8 20.2 59.5
2009 563 29.0 19.4 60.9
2010 600 30.6 19.5 63.7
2011 572 29.5 19.3 66.1
2012 589 29.0 20.2 67.2
2013 535 26.8 19.9 69.2
2014 508 29.2 17.3 77.4
2015 514 30.0 17.1 78.4
2016 487 30.0 16.2 72.3
2017 423 27.8 15.1 71.9
2018 483 28.6 16.8 72.5
2019 478 28.2 16.9 70.3
2020 445 25.9 17.1 71.9
2021 394 25.1 15.6 63.5
2022 387 24.0 16.1 63.8
2023 370 25.0 14.8 81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,383
2020 $11,137
2021 $12,160
2022 $13,212
2023 $15,203

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 773rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 888th of 933 Elementary schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary School)26.816.7
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)39.430.5
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary School)25.932.1
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)41.437.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (South Elementary School)8.88.8
   4th Grade Math (School District 27J)28.924.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary School)36.711.1
 25.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)45.337
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (South Elementary School)17.86.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (School District 27J)34.129.1
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Elementary School)30.219.3
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District 27J)38.232
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (South Elementary School)19.710
 9.7%
   All Grades Math (School District 27J)2823.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.731.5
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students478370
 22.6%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic373309
 17.2%
Pacific Islander02
White9149
 46.2%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.3%81.6%
 11.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Elementary School

Students at South Elementary School are 84% Hispanic, 13% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended South Elementary School.

Students who attend South Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vikan Middle School


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